Production Planner
You will be responsible for working on assigned projects across departments including Quality, Sourcing, Engineering and Operations to create requisitions for materials and services, track status of purchase orders to update project schedules and be a contributing team member to developing best practices in support of continuous improvement. You possess strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills and proven competencies with ERP systems and other computer software (e.g.; Oracle and Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.)
Location: Bethlehem, PA
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge
Responsible for all planning activities relative to EPD pump projects
Reviews manufacturing requirements generated by Engineering and then time-phases the requirements to support the Integrated Master Schedule
Determines material requirements from engineering and need by dates based on production schedules and contract delivery dates
Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, quality, production, engineering, testing, and scheduling
Plans parts requirements for layouts (kitting) and assemblies
Prepares work orders/purchase requisitions for the production or procurement of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements. Also, prepares routings, pick lists, and shop job packets
Assists management in resolving problems concerning over-shipments, shortages, engineering changes and cancellations
Monitors and records status-to-plan data
May lead activities of non-exempt personnel
Recommends inventory levels to meet project requirements.
Other duties as necessary
What You Bring
Must be a sole U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances
Bachelor’s Degree in or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of production, material, or project planning experience
Prior experience working in the Defense Industry is preferred
Knowledge or experience with Government contracting projects
Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, and logistics
Having worked in project teams
Strategic sourcing experience/skills
Lean and/or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge is preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop effective working relationships
Self-starter, highly motivated, action-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and results-driven
Who We Are
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Engineered Pump Division (EPD) and its predecessor companies have been providing naval and maritime technological expertise since 1847. EPD's pumps go to the heart of the systems that enable the Navy's ships and submarines to protect our nation. Today, EPD is the leading supplier of mission-critical pumps for the U.S. Navy's Ford & Nimitz Class aircraft carriers and Virginia Class submarines, as well as the Navy's next generation Columbia Class submarine. EPD also supports the entire naval fleet with various innovative pumping solutions such as composite pumps and parts, and provides complete overhaul, upgrade and field service capabilities.
For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/epd/default.aspx
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
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